Forest Enhancement of BC and BC Rural Centre News Release
The Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) and the BC Rural Centre are launching a new four-part webinar series this fall, bringing together voices from across British Columbia for practical, community-focused conversations about forestry and its connection to the communities experiencing changes in the sector firsthand.
Running from September through December 2026, the free webinar series will explore forestry through Indigenous perspectives, community experience, sector knowledge, and personal stories. Designed to be accessible to people with varying levels of forestry knowledge, the webinars will move beyond technical discussions to explore what forestry means for communities, how the sector is changing, and what these changes mean for community decision-making.
Webinar Topics
Reconciliation and Stewardship — Indigenous Perspectives
September 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m. PT
Explore Indigenous perspectives on forestry, stewardship, reconciliation, relationships, and the opportunities associated with managing forests for future generations.
Community Forests — Local Voices, Local Value
October 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. PT
Explore how community forestry can connect forest management with local priorities, economic benefits, stewardship, resilience, and community decision-making.
Forestry Fundamentals — Understanding the Sector
November 26, 2026, 11:00 a.m. PT
An accessible discussion designed to help participants better understand how forestry in British Columbia works, the forces currently shaping the sector, and why those changes matter to rural communities.
Stories of Wildfire — Humanizing the Experience
December 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. PT
Explore the human and community experience of wildfire beyond statistics and hectares burned, including resilience, recovery, preparedness, and lessons learned.